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American Flag Leek Seeds

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140 days. Allium ampeloprasum. Open Pollinated. American Flag Leeks Seeds. The plant produces excellent yields of very flavorful leeks. It is a popular heirloom leek variety prized for its cold hardiness, mild sweet-onion flavor, and sturdy, blanchable stalks. Used in soups, stir-fries, stews, and salads. Also known as Giant Musselburg Leek and Scotch Flag Leek. Suitable for greenhouse production. An excellent choice for home gardens, greenhouses, market growers, and open field production. United States Department of Agriculture, G 29243. An 1870 heirloom variety from the USA.
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140 days. Allium ampeloprasum. Open Pollinated. American Flag Leeks. The plant produces excellent yields of very flavorful leeks. It is a popular heirloom leek variety prized for its cold hardiness, mild sweet-onion flavor, and sturdy, blanchable stalks. Used in soups, stir-fries, stews, and salads. Also known as Giant Musselburg Leek and Scotch Flag Leek. Suitable for greenhouse production. An excellent choice for home gardens, greenhouses, market growers, and open field production. United States Department of Agriculture, G 29243. An 1870 heirloom variety from the USA.

 

Lot No: 102682

Germination: 85%

 

Seeds Per Pound: 144,000

 

Plant Height: 10 to 15” Tall

 

Planting Season: Spring

 

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

 

Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow

Leeks Allium ampeloprasum

 
Seed Depth Soil Temp. for Germination Days to Germination Sunlight Requirements Planting Time
1/4" 70 F to 75 F 7 to 10 days Full Sun Spring
USDA Hardiness Zone Seed Spacing Row Spacing Space After Thinning Days to Harvest
N/A 1" 18" 3 - 4" 70 - 130 days
Leek Planting Information:

The leek is like a bulb onion. It is grown for its fleshy stem. It is a mellow onion and can be substituted for any onion and asparagus recipe. Leek seeds should be planted indoors 50 to 60 days before the last frost. You can also plant seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked. Keep free from weeds. You need long sunny days to grow large leeks. Plants grow 8 - 18" tall.

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch. grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.

Water Requirements:

Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water well during dry and hot spells.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks. 

Harvest Tips:

Harvest when leeks are ½" in diameter.

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